Tuesday, June 17, 2014

June 16, 2014




Incident Date:
Monday, June 16th, 2014
                                                                                                                            

The next community meeting at Ingleside Station will be held on June 17, 2014 at 7p.m.  Thank you.

Crime Alert:  Two young men, a Caucasian 6 ft tall, dark brown hair 25-30 yrs old, the other a Latino man about 5’8", 25-30 yrs old are going door to door ringing doorbells and saying they are with The Child Fund. They insist on entering the homes to “do their presentation" and ask for $25 to $28. They present a badge that says CCPM.  If they come to your door do not let them in or give them money.  Call the police. 

A Message from the Public Utilities Commission:

“A Call to Conserve Water”

We didn’t get enough rain or snow this winter – plain and simple. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is officially asking all customers to voluntarily reduce water use by 10%.

Conservation is easy; turn off the faucet while brushing teeth or soaping hands; shorten shower time; install water-efficient showerheads and faucet aerators; replace older toilets and clothes washers with new water-efficient models; and, fix leaks.  Please visit sfwater.org/conservation for more information. The SFPUC offers an array of conservation assistance including free water-saving devices, free Water-Wise evaluations for homes, apartment buildings and businesses and rebates for water-efficient toilets and clothes washers.

Everyone needs to do their part to help us stretch our limited Hetch Hetchy Water Supplies. Conserve today and save for tomorrow.


ATTENTION: 

POLICE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION BENEFIT

The San Francisco Police Officers Association is holding their annual benefit event:  “The Grand National Rodeo” on October 17, 2014, at the Cow Palace.  The POA has contracted with TBS Productions to promote the event.  All ticket sales will be conducted via telephone BEGINNING JUNE 6. THE HOURS OF SALES WILL BE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 1:00 PM TO 9:00 PM, AND ON SATURDAYS BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 12:30 PM. NOTE THAT THESE EFFORTS AND SOLICITATIONS ARE LEGITIMATE.
ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS CAN BE FORWARDED TO THE POA OFFICE AT (415) 861-5060

MESSAGE FROM THE DHCA:

The Diamond Heights Blvd. Median project has received funding from a District 8 Greening grant made possible by the office of Supervisor Scott Wiener.

With support from Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF), the first work day has been scheduled for Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Diamond Street to Berkeley Way has been targeted as Phase I.  DPW is preparing the medians for planting and will close one lane of traffic in both directions for volunteer safety.

Please contact  Paul Matalucci <paul@wordwc.com>if you are able to help. Coffee, pastries, and lunch will be provided, plus tools and safety vests.

(Also, a neighborhood Q&A meeting for the project with DPW and the SF Parks Alliance will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the SF Police Academy, 350 Amber Dr., Room 100.  All are warmly invited to attend.)


The San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) is free training from the San Francisco Fire Department in how to help yourself and your neighbors prepare for and respond to a disaster by working together. The 20-hour training, taught by First Responders, includes personal preparedness, light search and rescue, disaster medicine, shutting off your utilities, and how to participate as a member of a neighborhood response team.  NERT also offers continuing training for graduates and activities that support building robust neighborhood teams.  For more information, visit the NERT website at http://sfgov.org//sffdnert, or contact Lt. Erica Arteseros at (415)970-2022 or sffdnert@sfgov.org


NERT will hold a Personal Readiness Workshop in the Ingleside in June 2014.   

Bernal Heights
St. Kevin’s Church
702 Cortland Ave @ Ellsworth St.
TuesdaysJune 10 ~ July 15
6:30p-10:00p
RSVP for New Student  - http://bit.ly/1j8BdER
RSVP for Recert  - http://bit.ly/1kT8YcD


                                                  
 Are you someone who is interested in disaster preparedness and wants to help out your community while working hand in hand with law enforcement? Then the ALERT program is for you!    
                                
                                            What is the A.L.E.R.T. Program?

The San Francisco Police Department has developed a volunteer citizen disaster preparedness program. The Auxiliary Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) is modeled after and works in partnership with the San Francisco Fire Department's Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT). The ALERT program will train members of the public to assist law enforcement in essential tasks after a major disaster. Such tasks may include: traffic control, foot patrol of business and residential areas, and reporting criminal activity. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and live, work, or attend high school in San Francisco.

Three steps to becoming an
A.L.E.R.T. volunteer:
1. Complete NERT training and receive certification. To register for NERT training courses please visit www.sfgov.org/sfnert
2. Once NERT certified, forward a copy of your NERT ID card to the ALERT program. sfpdalert@sfov.org
3. After clearing a basic background check the individual is eligible to register for ALERT training.


Heat wave:  Many residents are leaving their windows and doors open in an effort to keep cooler as the temperature increases during these gorgeous sunny days. Be extra careful, especially when you leave your home, paying attention to secure the windows and doors when you leave. Burglars are always looking for the easiest way inside your home. Don’t give them the opportunity for the easy access. Make sure to secure these entry points and leave them locked when you are not around. A third of all the burglaries committed in the Ingleside district during the month of April were due to open garages and unlocked or open windows. Also, remember to keep hydrated with lots of water!!

Muni Related Thefts/Robberies: Commuters who take public transportation have been targeted by cell phone thieves. In the last couple weeks there has been two incidents involving MUNI related thefts and robberies here in the Ingleside District. In one of the cases, witnesses told the officers at the scene that the suspect was watching the victim as she focused only on her smart phone, paying no attention to her surroundings. When the bus stopped, the suspect snatched the phone from her hand and ran off the bus. If you’re not paying attention to your surroundings, you’re wearing a target on your back. Smart phone owners need to be aware that thieves may be watching you and ready to snatch your devices. The following is some common advice to avoid becoming a victim: Always be aware of your surroundings. If the bus is going to stop, stop what you are doing, look up, look around and put your phone down or put it in your pocket. And when the bus is in movement again you can go back to looking at it.


Arrests:

1:40pm       300 Blk Guttenberg     Burglary
A woman standing in her nephew’s garage noticed a man leaving her garage which was next door with her purse. The woman summoned her nephews, and  the three chased the suspect a short distance, before detaining him until Ingleside officers Morrow, Naval, and Padilla arrived. The aunt told the officers that she left her garage door open while helping her nephews clean their adjacent garage. She had placed her purse on the hood of her car inside the garage and thought it was safe because she was nearby. One of the nephews was treated by medics at the scene for a hand wound suffered during the struggle to subdue the suspect. The suspect was booked at Ingleside Station for burglary and other charges. Report number 140498915

6:20pm       100 Block Blythdale     Fireworks
Ingleside Officers Seavey, Barajas, and Padilla were on routine patrol when they noticed a man talking to two young juveniles. During the conversation, the man handed the youngsters firecrackers. The boys, using a lighter, lit both firecrackers, which exploded. The officers exited their patrol car and approached the adult and advised him it was illegal to possess and sell firecrackers and other explosives. When the officers asked for his identification, the man became argumentative and combative.  Several times he refused the officers’ requests for identification. He was transferred to Ingleside Station and booked for possession of illegal fireworks and resisting arrest. Report number: 140499894


Serious Incidents:

No Incidents to Report.


Vehicle and Other Incidents:

7:00am            Ocean/Faxon               Auto Boost
7:48am            700 Blk San Jose         Recovered Vehicle
10:35am          100 Blk Morse             Recovered Vehicle
11:00am          100 Blk Blythdale         Burglary
12:00pm          500 Blk Banks             Stolen Vehicle
1:00pm            J.Shelley/Cambridge    Auto Boost
1:00pm            Sunnydale/Desmond   Stolen Vehicle
2:30pm            Unit Blk Valley           Stolen Vehicle
5:30pm            5500 Blk Mission        Fraud
5:30pm            Unit Blk Peabody       Stolen Motorcycle
6:50pm            Mission/Norton          Warrant
6:53pm            400 Blk Raymond       Recovered Vehicle
7:33pm            Unit Blk Coleridge      Recovered Vehicle
7:36pm            1700 Blk Sunnydale   Warrant
11:30pm          Alemany/Silver           H&R
11:30pm          200 Blk Arlington       Recovered Vehicle
 


Burglaries with suspect description:

No Incidents to Report.